Hangover is one of the most scenic but difficult to follow trails in Sedona. The trail leads up to a saddle dividing two large red rock formations thrusting out of the canyon, then follows along a knife edge right around the side of the rock, 200 feet above the canyon floor. I’ve hiked there twice by myself, from either end of the trail. Yet, both time, I lost the track and ended up missing the middle part of the trail.
A few days ago, I completed the trail, and did more. Not far from the official trail, another large rock formation with arches and windows seemed very intriguing. My friend, Phil, and I decided to check it out. We had to scramble up a steep hill, but it turned out to be such an amazing place. We have found four arches/windows, even climbed up a couple of them.
Staying inside a tiny “cave” with two “windows” on either side was inconceivable to describe. No picture can do it justice; no photo can adequately portrait this three dimensional space; no one can feel the thrill being in such a remarkable place unless he or she is right there. You have to come to experience it on your own. Well, when you come, get in touch with me. I will be more than happy to be your “tour guide”. 🙂
BTW, Hangover is also a mountain biking trail. I simply can’t figure out how one can bike on such rugged and steep trail. Hey, sis, there are people crazier than I am. 🙂
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Comments on: "234. Sedona (38): Amazing Arches and Windows near Hangover Trail" (8)
So cool. I love the hangover hike but I haven’t climbed into the arches as you did 😍. I would like to do that with you and Phil sometime. The last few days I’ve been having an issue with my left eye. I will have to keep watch on it as that’s the one I had the pterygium removed from last Fall. I may hike with the Westerners in West Fork tomorrow, if my eye is OK. I walked all along Oak Creek today down by where you live. Keep in touch, later Jeanie
Yes, I would love to hike with you and Phil sometime, Jeanie. Let me know when you feel ok to do it.
May I ask you how you got to that cave in perticular? I’m trying to go up there this weekend and would love to find that cave on Hangover Trail! Which part of hangover trail did you have to get to to find it? Thank you so much!
Unfortunately there’s no official trail to the arch. When you take Hangover trail, once you are up at the saddle, turn left. You should be able to find unofficial trail up. Good luck and have fun!
Is it difficult to find the arch? How far from the saddle is it?
Once you reach the saddle, turn left and go up the hill. It may take you a little while to find it. There is no real trail. Good luck!
Great description and photos!! Where exactly on the trail did you veer off to find these “windows?” Was it in the middle of the trail or did you venture further once completed? Online says it’s about an 8 mile hike and I want to make sure I find it if i’m committing to such a long distance! I will be heading that way this weekend. Thanks in advance! (:
It’s so hard to describe a place off trail. Once you reach the saddle from the Overhang trail, turn left and go up a steep hill. It may take you a little while to find it. The round trip is about 3 hours. Good luck!